'Miracle on Ice' victory over Soviet Union in 1980

Michael Eruzione, left, scorer of the decisive fourth goal for the USA in the game against USSR on Feb. 22, 1980 in Lake Placid, is embraced by team mates John O'Callahan, David Silk, and goalie James Craig after he brought his team into the lead. Many on the team attended Boston University.

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"Miracle on Ice"

Michael Eruzione, left, scorer of the decisive fourth goal for the USA in the game against USSR on Feb. 22, 1980 in Lake Placid, is embraced by team mates John O'Callahan, David Silk, and goalie James Craig after he brought his team into the lead. Many on the team attended Boston University.

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The jersey worn by hockey great Mike Eruzione in the U.S. Miracle on Ice victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics has been auctioned in New York for almost $660,000.

Chris Ivy of Heritage Auctions said the No. 21 jersey went for $657,250 on Saturday. The stick Eruzione used to score the winning goal sold for $262,900, more than five times its pre-sale estimate. The buyers' names were not immediately available.

Eruzione wore the jersey when he scored the win in the come-from-behind 4-3 victory. The outcome in Lake Placid, N.Y., was surprising because the U.S. team was largely made up of amateurs playing against a Soviet team of professionals widely considered unbeatable.